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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.36, 30.69 and 18.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.36, 30.69 and 18.14 is: 27.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.36 : 30.69 = 18.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.36/30.69 = 18.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.36x = 30.69 × 18.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.36x = 556.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556.72/20.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.34

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